Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
Ward of Laxfirth
In or near Lerwick.
Ward of Laxfirth — a hill or mountain in scotland islands.
Colin Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Ward of Laxfirth is a named hill or mountain in scotland islands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
Ward of Laxfirth is a mountain located in the Scottish Islands. It is notable for its rugged terrain and scenic views characteristic of the region. Visitors can expect a challenging landscape suited for experienced hikers and those interested in the natural beauty of the Scottish Isles. The area offers a sense of remoteness and tranquility, typical of the islands' mountainous environments.
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- Coordinates
- 60.2066, -1.2250
- District
- Shetland Islands
- Postcode
- ZE2 9SG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- manual: geonames-12611742 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ward of Laxfirth?
- Ward of Laxfirth is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode ZE2 9SG).
- What is Ward of Laxfirth?
- Ward of Laxfirth — a hill or mountain in scotland islands.
- How do I get to Ward of Laxfirth?
- Drivers can use postcode ZE2 9SG.
- How do I get to Ward of Laxfirth?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ZE2 9SG. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.